Job summary
We are in the process of recruiting a Consultant to join our existing team for six months. This is a fixed term appointment, with full time commitment in both Obstetrics and Gynaecology. We are particularly seeking a colleague with special interests in Urogynaecology, in addition to a broad range of generic skills in Obstetrics and Gynaecology.
The successful candidate will be expected to participate in all aspects of work including outpatient clinic sessions in Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Labour Ward and Gynaecology operating theatre lists in addition to the hybrid resident/ non-resident on-call rota. At present all Consultant participate in twilight cover as resident on call.
Main duties of the job
The Consultant is expected to be physically on site while providing labour ward cover during working hours. Consultant will not provide any other cover e.g., ANC or GOPD while covering Labour ward.
All Consultants in the team will contribute towards the development of departmental audits. The department has a structured audit and clinical governance programme to which all colleagues and trainees contribute.
All Consultants are expected to promote and to participate in and to support ongoing clinical research within the department.
About us
Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board (BCUHB) is Wales's largest health organisation, with a budget of over £2.4 billion and a workforce of over 20,000 staff. The Health Board provides primary, community, mental health and acute hospital services for the population of North Wales.
BCUHB provides a full range of primary, community, mental health, acute and specialist hospital services across 3 acute hospitals and a network of community hospitals, health centres, clinics, and mental health units. It also co-ordinates or provides the work of GP practices and NHS services provided by dentists, opticians, and pharmacists across the region.
The Health Board is an integrated health system that strives for excellent, compassionate care delivered in partnership with the public sector and other statutory and third sector organisations.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Candidates are encouraged to refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification for further information.
If you are ready to make a significant impact on the future of healthcare in North Wales and possess the skills and experience required for this role, we invite you to apply.
Informal conversations are encouraged prior to applying.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Candidates are encouraged to refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification for further information.
If you are ready to make a significant impact on the future of healthcare in North Wales and possess the skills and experience required for this role, we invite you to apply.
Informal conversations are encouraged prior to applying.
Person Specification
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Proven engagement in management activities
- Statement regarding appropriate training and experience, including that relating to a specialist interest
- Good leadership skills
- Ability to communicate effectively with colleagues, patients, relatives, GPs, nurses and other agencies
- Good organisational and management skills
- Ability to work within a multidisciplinary team
Desirable
- Computer skill
- Evidence of effective service development
- Ability to network with other CPG's, consultants, trainees and management staff
Additional Requirements
Essential
- Enthusiasm and ability to work under pressure
- Supportive and tolerant
- Caring attitude to patients
- Flexibility and Adaptability to changing needs of service
- Work in pressured environment
- Ability to meet the travel requirements of the role
Desirable
- Ability to speak Welsh or willingness to learn
Qualifications and Experience
Essential
- Full GMC registration with a licence to practise
- MRCOG or equivalent appropriate specialist registration
- RCOG Urogynae ATSM or equivalent
- Appropriate experience in training grade posts at SpR/SR/STR leading to accreditation for CCT, CESR or recognised equivalent
- Completed ATSMs appropriate to the post
- Experience of supervising junior staff
Desirable
- Inclusion on the GMC Specialist Register
- Additional relevant degree(s)
- Evidence of audit/Quality improvement projects
- Equivalent training accepted by College/GMC for Specialist Register (CESR)
- Clinical training and experience in general obstetrics and gynaecology equivalent to that required for a UK CCST
- Qualification/Evidence of management and administration experience
- Teaching qualification
- Additional clinical experience/training that may be required
Person Specification
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Proven engagement in management activities
- Statement regarding appropriate training and experience, including that relating to a specialist interest
- Good leadership skills
- Ability to communicate effectively with colleagues, patients, relatives, GPs, nurses and other agencies
- Good organisational and management skills
- Ability to work within a multidisciplinary team
Desirable
- Computer skill
- Evidence of effective service development
- Ability to network with other CPG's, consultants, trainees and management staff
Additional Requirements
Essential
- Enthusiasm and ability to work under pressure
- Supportive and tolerant
- Caring attitude to patients
- Flexibility and Adaptability to changing needs of service
- Work in pressured environment
- Ability to meet the travel requirements of the role
Desirable
- Ability to speak Welsh or willingness to learn
Qualifications and Experience
Essential
- Full GMC registration with a licence to practise
- MRCOG or equivalent appropriate specialist registration
- RCOG Urogynae ATSM or equivalent
- Appropriate experience in training grade posts at SpR/SR/STR leading to accreditation for CCT, CESR or recognised equivalent
- Completed ATSMs appropriate to the post
- Experience of supervising junior staff
Desirable
- Inclusion on the GMC Specialist Register
- Additional relevant degree(s)
- Evidence of audit/Quality improvement projects
- Equivalent training accepted by College/GMC for Specialist Register (CESR)
- Clinical training and experience in general obstetrics and gynaecology equivalent to that required for a UK CCST
- Qualification/Evidence of management and administration experience
- Teaching qualification
- Additional clinical experience/training that may be required
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
